Dyson DC17 Repair & Maintenance Warnings 

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They tell you don't wash it! And you require special tools and screwdrivers to disassemble​ a Dyson.

@@jayharvey6649 i did mine i took everything apart you can do it, and it works like day one :)

@@jayharvey6649, I have washed mine and I have used a compressor to blow air and clean it that way...outside of course. Both ways got it as clean as new.

@@jayharvey6649 they who? It's all just an empty plastic chamber with nothing water can damage. You can flush it out with a hose and let it dry for a couple days. There's nothing to hurt if you don't leave water inside.

I agree. We disassembled ours with a torx bit. I washed everything in the utility sink and let it dry for a day. The next day we reassembled. My sink was full of sludge that thing was so dirty. But now it looks brand fricken new. I’m waiting for a new belt but I’m pretty sure it’s gonna run like new again. I purchased in 2005 ish and it’s 2024. DC17 is a great machine if you take care of it. Also, there are two filters in this machine. The pre filter that you rinse and let dry and there’s the hepa filter that cannot be washed. You can remove the hepa filter with a Philips head from the back of the machine. The panel to the front left on the bottom will pop up and that’s where the hepa filter is. I pulled mine out and cleaned it with my shop vac. I also have to clean in the pocket by the belt - it collects a lot of pet hair - I have six dogs.

Yeah.... I totally understand! We've never been big fans of Dyson (for a number of reasons.) And it's crazy how many suuuuuper-old vacuums are still running to this day, right? Indeed, they lack some performance and definity some filtration.... but they were simple, but really built to last! PS - Thanks for watching and writing! Oh, and if you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING... it would help us so much! :-)

YES! Absolutely right on the FDC seal failure... Also right that poor basic maintenance cases huge issues as well. We've found that most customers will not (or cannot, due to allergies) perform the required cleaning to keep their Dyson working well for as long as it should. We've seen some (that we and our customers have been regularly maintaining) last 10-15 years! Much after that the body plastic starts to get too brittle and they start to break catastrophically. Keep up the good work on your vacuum - congrats!

Mine is 18 years and going strong. The DC17 is a workhorse!

LOL! Thanks for watching and writing. Just to clarify though..... What I was trying to convey in this video is just the insane amount of buildup that forms inside these cyclones.... Most folks just open the trap door to drop the dirt out the bottom, thinking "that's all there is to it." But they're not aware of how much gets trapped up deep inside! The "tapping" was protocol recommended by Dyson, for when emptying. (It's easier to do with a stick than my poor little hand LOL!) And it did help to remove excess buildup for the average end-user, as basic maintenance. Getting ALL the yuck from the internal cyclone system is a whole other story....and was not part of the end-user at-home maintenance prescribed by Dyson. Also keep in mind this is not intended to be a full breakdown/cleaning tutorial or anything. Thanks again and take care :-)

Thanks for your comments :-) And you're right - we recommend BAGGED vacuums exclusively for these reasons...yuck! But what I was trying to convey in this video is the insane amount of buildup that forms inside these cyclones.... Most folks that just opened the trap door to drop the dirt out the bottom, thinking "that's all there is to it." Unfortunately, excess internal buildup became a really major problem we saw often, and fixing it was an ugly job. The cylinder itself - for the end-user at home - is NOT intented to be dismantled. Most were put together with multiple torx-bit screws (the kind that average people do NOT have this screwdriver.) On top of that - the cyclone chambers (at least most Dysons of this vintage) were factory-sealed and/or glued. They're not *meant* to come apart. "Servicing" by flushing it out at home with water and detergent could help. But we saw many folks cause deeper problems, as they didn't dry properly.... now you have mud, plus MOLD, plus leftover moisture pulling into the motor! The whole process was something that WE *COULD* do, and often did. But it's an extremely filthy, time-consuming project that most folks didn't want to pay the labor for :-(

Um, ya SURE Rachel! Let's be honest here, the REAL REASON you prefer bag vacuums is because you make a profit on selling the bags to the customer years later after you sell the vacuum! Oh, and btw, like you, I'm just calling it like I see it! :P

Lol I was blown away by how this person made it look like a HazMat team was needed to properly clean a Dyson out. My biggest complaint with Bagless vacuums especially Dyson and the price they charge for all this plastic is the dirt bin. Why can't any of these bagless vacuum makers use better acrylic as the acrylic glass/plastic becomes so scratched up you can't see through it.. kinda like the headlights lens assemblies car makers started using in the 1990's were you get to the point you need to replace the headlamp assemblies to see down the road when driving in the dark. Totally ticks me off.

HazMat may not be actually required LOL! It's just important to be very MINDFUL of how and where you empty any bagless vacuum.... Taking it outside isn't a bad idea (however some folks are in apartments and don't have a private trash bin or corner of the yard to dump.) But either way, a lot of yucky, allergenic material can blow back on you, and/or inside your house.... especially if you introduce compressed air LOL!! We're extra cautious as the vast majority of our client base suffers very badly with allergies (lung and/or skin) or respiratory disease.... so bagless is a no-go for them, period. PS - Thanks so much for watching and writing!! And if you haven't already, please consider subscribing.... it would help us soooo much :-)

Thanks for watching and writing! Just to clarify - this is not intended to be a full breakdown/cleaning tutorial or anything. Nor it is a record of a charged repair for a customer.... (An actual full repair/service/cleanout is an entirely different, lengthy process.) This video was simply intended to illustrate the buildup that can form inside these cyclones.... Most folks just open the trap door to drop the dirt out the bottom, thinking "that's all there is to it." But they're not aware of how much gets trapped up deep inside! The "tapping" was protocol recommended by Dyson, for when emptying, and it's just a quick way to demonstrate the point :-) Thanks again and take care!

YES!! Bagged is definitely better! We service Kirby vacuums here...really good machines. But our favorite vacuums are by Miele! They seem to serve our customers really well...for allergy control, light weight, versatility and ease of use and maintenance :-)

Thanks for watching and writing! Just to clarify - this is not intended to be a full breakdown/cleaning tutorial or anything. Nor it is a record of a charged repair for a customer.... (An actual full repair/service/cleanout is an entirely different, lengthy process.) This video was simply intended to illustrate the buildup that can form inside these cyclones.... Most folks just open the trap door to drop the dirt out the bottom, thinking "that's all there is to it." But they're not aware of how much gets trapped up deep inside! The "tapping" was protocol recommended by Dyson, for when emptying, and it's just a quick way to demonstrate the point :-) Thanks again and take care!

Yes. We did this exactly. My sink was sludge! But I washed everything with detergent, let it dry COMPLETELY for 24 hours and reassembled the next day. All you need is a torx bit.